The start of the journey

This morning, I woke up a bit earlier than usual (4:44AM!) to make sure everything was in order before heading to GRR for my trip to #NECC. Everything went pretty well... until I faced the rest of the phalanx, lined up dutifully ready for inspection by the ever watchful security folks.

It's interesting that the five people in front of me had no idea that they needed to have ready: a boarding pass, some sort of ID, their toiletries in a baggie, etc. Interesting.

Anyway - here we go. Things will only get better!